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Originally Posted by Formulajones
There are reputable shops around most areas. It helps tremendously to get out to car events, cruises, and hang around like minded people. The dragstrip is the best place, and just see who is using who.
That's how I found Paul. A forum member reached out to me, we talked, met in person, and discussed why Paul was better. When you live in the 3rd or 4th largest city in the nation with nearly 5 million people, in a classic car rich state and machine shops at every turn, and yet drive to another town for machine work, it says something. After I had tried a couple of shops in Phoenix, I went to Paul and never looked back. I could go on and on about why and what etc...
It's not that hard to look up accomplishments as well. Engine Master Challenge usually has the same big players at the top. Shops like BES, or Jon Kaase. Paul has been in that event as well. Other fields of accomplishments that says a lot about shops too if one cares to look.
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Unfortunately that doesn't always work for everyone. While Colorado certainly isn't devoid of Pontiac enthusiasts, or car culture in general, I've sadly not had the same experience here.
I can pick almost any car show or event in the northern Colorado region and there's a high likelihood I'll be the soul Pontiac in the bunch.
The Pontiac guys I have met are great, but we just don't really have the options, torqhead being chief among those gents.
The machine shop that I'm about 80% certain built my shortblock doesn't have a reputation for quality, or being any more than a chevy circle track outfit. That said, my engine has been dead reliable, even after I've had my grubby hands in it.